Journals of Oliver Eldridge 1856-1894.

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Journals of Oliver Eldridge 1856-1894.

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Two journals that Capt. Oliver Eldridge kept from Feb. 7, 1857 and Dec. 31, 1866 , and from May 31, 1876 and Mar. 4, 1894. The first journal also contains logs of the ships under Eldridge's command -- the Atlantic, State of Maine, Constitution, Golden Age, and Golden City, interspersed with personal entries. The personal entry concern Eldridge's family, friends, and business associates; social life in Massachusetts, New York, and San Francisco, war news, travels, etc. Also included a copy of the resolution of the meeting of the passengers of the Atlantic expressing their appreciation to Capt. Oliver Eldridge for his exemplary command of the ship (1856, June 21) The resolution is signed, among other, by Millard Fillmore and Erastus Corning.

2 bound volumes, also, an attached letter.The 1856-1866 journal (HM 70388) 430 pages, 27 cm., bidning of marbled paper, with leather spine and corners.the 1876-1894 journal (HM 70389) 108 pages; leather binding, guilded edges.

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